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HARTFORD — Ridership fluctuated on the first workday morning for the CTfastrak busway as workers hurried to fix small defects and bump up efficiency. Most comments from passengers were positive, and many rush hour buses — especially on the 102 route — appeared at least half full. For most of the day, though, there simply weren't enough riders for the steady procession of buses. CTfastrak officials, who've been cautioning for the past year that building ridership will take time, said they were more than happy with Monday's turnout and generally strong reviews. "The breadth and scope of people we're seeing is tremendous," said state...

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HARTFORD — Ridership fluctuated on the first workday morning for the CTfastrak busway as workers hurried to fix small defects and bump up efficiency.
Most comments from passengers were positive, and many rush hour buses — especially on the 102 route —...

A woman was struck and killed Sunday evening by an eastbound Amtrak train in Fairfield.The accident occurred about 5:45 p.m. on track 4 near the Unquowa Road train station in Fairfield. Police said the unidentified woman was attempting to cross the tracks...

HARTFORD — While the CTfastrak busway doesn't open for service until Saturday, residents near downtown Union Station have started noticing traffic changes to accommodate new bus routes.
This week, two one-way streets that run parallel to the...

HARTFORD — People looking to get in on a small part of history, weekend workers and a handful of transit enthusiasts hopped onto CTfastrak buses Saturday, and generally gave good reviews to central Connecticut's new transit system.
Despite unseasonable...

HARTFORD — Firefighters at 2:30 p.m. reported they'd gotten a fire at the former Bank of America tower under control, but downtown traffic was expected to be snarled for some time.
There was no indication of any injuries in the fire, which was apparently...

1. Will the new CTfastrak bus route change the way you commute? A ribbon cutting for the new bus rapid transit system is scheduled for Friday, followed by a round-trip tour of the bus-only roadway. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, Department...

If it were the 1950s and we were planning downtown Hartford for the modern era, we might not choose to run a huge interstate highway through the heart of the city and then tear down a lot of historic buildings for ramps and parking lots. We might choose a...

NEWINGTON — A group of residents strongly criticized Councilman Terry Borjeson this week for testifying in favor of legislation that would create a quasi-public agency to promote development around transit stations.Officials from several communities and...

HARTFORD — When the first CTfastrak bus on the 101 route pulls out of downtown at 4:52 on Saturday morning, it will carry more than passengers.
Also riding on the debut of CTfastrak will be the hopes of central Connecticut business leaders, the...

HARTFORD — In an effort to placate critics worried about loss of local control, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's administration is proposing changes to a bill creating a quasi-public agency to encourage redevelopment near train stations and CTfastrak stops.
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Connecticut Department of Transportation introduces its new CTfastrak bus rapid transit system with nine days of free rides. From Saturday, March 28 to April 5, there’s no charge to ride on CTfastrak green branded buses and on buses that use the...

HARTFORD — Riding CTfastrak should be a breeze for anyone familiar with Boston's T, New York's subways, Metro-North's New Haven line or the light rail systems of Baltimore, Denver, Minneapolis or elsewhere.
For those who are accustomed to traditional...

NEW BRITAIN — The morning rush hour brought a new sight for motorists in New Britain, Hartford, Newington and West Hartford: Bright green and silver buses shuttling back and forth along the new CTfastrak busway.
Passenger service doesn't start until...

A new measure by the House that could leave Connecticut out of a future Northeast Corridor high-speed rail system would hurt Amtrak as well as the state, Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Monday.
"I understand that reducing the number of stops to the...

NEWINGTON — Local officials and groups that represent municipalities are sounding the alarm over a bill they fear would strip towns and cities of control over development near train and CTfastrak stations.
At issue is legislation proposed by Gov....

HARTFORD (AP) — The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad are running extra trains for commuters heading to New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade, but alcohol is forbidden on trains, platforms and in rail stations.
The ban on alcohol, open or...

Readers need to be informed about House Bill 6851, which would establish The Connecticut Transit Corridor Development Authority. This bill appears to override local planning and zoning decision-making authority and transfer that authority to a...

GLASTONBURY — The school board on Monday gave permission to the transportation coordinator to go out to bid for six new buses.
The board increased the bus replacement program last year from four to six. Each bus costs approximately $100,000.
The plan...

To support Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's pitch for a 30-year construction initiative, the state transportation department is issuing reports detailing how Connecticut's infrastructure is on course to deteriorate.Currently about 4 percent of state-maintained...